Workforce Development

Workforce development training helps our economy thrive. Napa Valley College offers vital training and workforce development services to help people seeking assistance in finding a new job, as well as those who need skills to advance in their field. We provide a wide range of career resources for people who are looking for work, laid off or in need of retraining to re-enter a changing job market.

We also work with businesses – from the small business owner to major county employers. Our Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides a full range of services, including individual business counseling and workshops. We help start-ups gain a foothold and flourishing business maintain a competitive edge.

Napa Valley College is part of the Northern California Career Pathways Alliance and the Vallejo Unified Career Pathway Trust. Through both grants, we develop and align viable pathways between K-12 and Community College programs that lead to the completion of marketable certificates and/or degrees desired by the employers of the North Bay.

High school students can earn college credit which may be transferrable to any community college in our partnership. In addition, students may bridge into postsecondary studies at Napa Valley College with career plans.

Career Technical Education (CTE)

Our Career Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare students by providing them with the entry or advanced level knowledge and skills critical for successful employment. Career programs offer an alternative route to acquiring career skills and to furthering an educational experience.

Napa Valley College’s CTE programs are designed to provide educational, vocational and technical training that will lead to specialized employment, career advancement, or transfer to a university.

There are dozens of career certificate programs to choose from, including hospitality, health care, business and computer studies, welding, and more.

Our CTE programs are taught by highly qualified faculty who are dedicated to the students they serve and provide them with the best education possible. In addition, they have been designed with the advice and counseling from advisory committee members who volunteer their time to keep our programs current with industry trends and technology advancements.

Supports the collaborative creation of educational pathways for high school and community college students that inspire them through rigorous, relevant academics and exposure to career paths while fostering economic and workforce development to benefit students, employers, and the community.

To support students for college, career and life, NCCPA’s approach is threefold: